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SURPRISE! I wrote another cookbook: TONIGHT

By Nagi Maehashi
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Published7 Jun '24 Updated7 Jun '24

For the past year, I’ve been secretly beavering away on my second cookbook: TONIGHT. And I’m so excited to announce it is now available for pre-order in Australia, US, UK, New Zealand and Canada here!

Introducing my new cookbook: TONIGHT

150+ brand new recipes | 800 variations | 3,000+ combinations

GOTCHA! Are you surprised? I hope so!! I’ve been working so hard to keep this second cookbook a secret – because I wanted to make this a big surprise. And that’s been a challenge because it is not in my nature to keep things like this from you!

In fact, I was not even supposed to make this announcement until next week. But I thought I better tell you today as it got leaked and there’s been speculation that it’s fake news. Because how could I possibly have been secretly working on such a big project and not accidentally let slip??

News of my new book leaked earlier than planned! Was glad to see people being cautious about fake news. But – it’s real! (Screenshots from the RecipeTin Appreciation Facebook Group)

Or perhaps, I DID let slip and you missed the clues!!! Did you notice that I’ve been publishing far fewer recipes than my standard 3-new-recipes-a-week for the better part of the last 10 months?

I’ve accidentally shown peeks of my Wall of Photos. my can’t-live-without visual cookbook tool. You’ve seen me at professional photoshoots involving hair and make up. You should know that I don’t bother with such things unless it’s important! 😂 It takes a special occasion for me to quickly rip a brush through my hair before I leave the house!!

Cookbook 2 TONIGHT behind the scenes
Always know something important is happening if I’m getting hair & make up done!!
Cookbook 2 TONIGHT behind the scenes

And ironically, Dozer’s recent health issues had one silver lining: that my social life ground to a halt as I stayed home to nurse him which cleared my calendar to give me months of uninterrupted time to focus on TONIGHT.

Cookbook 2 TONIGHT behind the scenes

I’ve been secretly stashing away recipes for 2 years

The truth is, the moment I finished my first cookbook, Dinner, there was never any doubt in my mind that I would make another one. I didn’t know when, but from the moment Dinner hit stores almost 2 years ago, I’ve been secretly stashing away recipes for my next cookbook.

That great Ginger Sesame Noodle Soup I threw together on a rushed Tuesday night that was so good! A double-crunch Hot Honey Salmon that took less than 20 minutes to make that I couldn’t stop eating. A creamy Wild Rice Mushroom Soup and the Korean BBQ Chicken marinade that had my friends swooning and the Thai Wings my friend was so obsessed with, he hid leftovers under a pile of lettuce in the fridge so his kids wouldn’t find them!

Korean BBQ Chicken. - RecipeTin Eats cookbook TONIGHT

I fought my instinct to publish these recipes on my website and instead, saved them for my second cookbook, TONIGHT. And I’m so excited to tell you about it!!

About TONIGHT – and why it’s different

It’s quite different to Dinner which has lengthier and more involved classic foods. TONIGHT is more focussed on dinners you can make tonight when you’ve got no time (but of course, we still want something delicious to eat!), to suit every budget, and every level of cooking, catering to big families as well as one-person households.

There’s 150 brand new recipes you won’t find on my website and there’s 800 variations on those recipes (including my beloved Stir Fry Sauce “Charlie”!), plus 3,000 possible combinations that mix and match ingredients.

Creamy wild rice mushroom soup
Creamy wild rice mushroom soup
Spinach artichoke angel hair pasta
15 minutes Spinach artichoke angel hair pasta

There’s a whole chapter of recipes that can be made in 20 minutes, and another filled with recipes you can make with whatever you’ve got on hand. Of course there’s a one-pot chapter (some of my greatest hits are in there), a sweets chapter and my favourite chapter called My Favourites Made Easier where I’ve come up with a faster ways to make comfort food favourites. Such as – Hainanese Chicken in 20 minutes. Monday Night Aussie Meat Pies. And burritos filled with eight different stuffings made using just one pot. Aren’t you just dying to know how???!

Tray-bake dinner – Arabic Chicken and Potatoes

And YES – in addition to a photo for every recipe, like DINNER, every recipe has a QR code that will take you straight to a handy how-to video!

More about TONIGHT here.

Featuring – Dozer!

And of course, what cookbook written by me would be complete without excessively featuring Australia’s favourite taste-tester, Dozer!!

He has been with me every step of the way as I’ve created, tested, photographed and written the recipes, cheering me on as I’ve groaned at the thought of yet another entire weekend spent proof reading and re-testing recipes. (I can’t lie – I hate proof reading, but it takes the longest!).

Though he is now in negative sick leave because of all the time he took off for his surgery, I am very pleased to say that he is back full time in his position as Chief Taste Tester of RecipeTin with the dedication and enthusiasm he has always shown.

He has been awarded Employee of the Month 10 months in a row (ie since the cookbook commenced) and he was so thrilled when I informed him today that he would be given a pay rise effective immediately: an increase from 2 to 3 peanut butter balls each day!

Because of you!

This second cookbook is here because of you! I am so grateful for all your feedback on my first cookbook, Dinner. I listened, absorbed, thought, went into the kitchen and cooked.

Then I wrote TONIGHT. A book filled with recipes that aims to be truly useful, truly useable and most importantly, truly delicious. The sort of food you crave – like Slow Baked Italian Meatballs, the softest, most succulent meatballs I’ve ever had in my life. Roast pumpkin with a maple pecan bacon crumble. Creamy mushroom wild rice soup! My Asian Quinoa Kale-Fluff Salad (I am OBSESSED with this.)

AGGGHHHH! I love them all! I want to eat them all right now!

Pre-order and release date

TONIGHT is now available for pre-order in Australia, US, UK, Canada and New Zealand here. When you pre-order, it means you have secured a copy and it will be delivered to your door on 15 October 2024 in Australia, 17 October 2024 in the UK and 29 October 2024 in the US (we are working on closing the gaps!).

Why pre-order? Well, it means you have secured a copy and you get it on release date so you can start celebrating and cooking with me, immediately! 🙂 Also, it did become a bit difficult to find copies of my first cookbook leading up to Christmas due to low stock levels. Even I struggled!

TONIGHT will then be available in stores on the release dates listed above, and in local libraries shortly thereafter. There will be a book tour later on in the year as well as some special surprise events.

I hope we get a chance to meet, and that the book is already splattered with food stains and cluttered with tags. They are the best kind! – Nagi x

Nagi and Dozer working on TONIGHT cookbook

PS Don’t feel bad if you missed the clues. 😜 Not even my own team knew about it until 6 months ago!!

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435 Comments

  1. Clare says

    June 7, 2024 at 7:21 pm

    Congratulations and thanks Nagi and Dozer. So looking forward to welcoming the book and splattering the pages with sauce! Hope you are doing book signings I. Melbourne! But not if Dozer needs you – he is, after all. The boss of Tineats and team!

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  2. Terri says

    June 7, 2024 at 7:12 pm

    Yay Nagi, 😃 I’ve pre ordered my copy and I promise I will be patient until its delivered, well I’ll try, can’t wait to spread the great news 🥰

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  3. Freya says

    June 7, 2024 at 7:11 pm

    Thrilled for you Nagi and can’t wait to get stuck in to Tonight! I’ve pre ordered

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  4. Alex Melvin says

    June 7, 2024 at 7:11 pm

    Just pre ordered your new cookbook (uk), can’t wait, ❤️ your 1st!
    Big hugs and kissywoos to Dozer 😍🐶

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  5. Jules C says

    June 7, 2024 at 6:59 pm

    Brilliant! Well done Nagi! Can’t wait to cook from it💜.

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  6. Julie Mansfield says

    June 7, 2024 at 6:58 pm

    Huge congrats Nagi! I was so excited when I read the email I had to immediately order my copy. Your recipes have revolutionised my life.

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  7. Wendy Roberts says

    June 7, 2024 at 6:56 pm

    Hi Nagi, a friend introduced me to your website, I love all your recipes they are easy and always delicious,I was so impressed that I went and bought your cookbook dinner
    Thank you for giving such awesome recipes

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  8. Fionn says

    June 7, 2024 at 6:52 pm

    Wow Nagi can’t wait – I’m in Ireland and when you released Dinner my husband contacted a bookstore in Australia where you had done a signing and bought the book and they shipped it over to me as a huge surprise……… will have to give him a little nudge🤔. Seriously Congratulations on your new book, really looking fed to the new recipes. Fionn

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  9. Michelle C says

    June 7, 2024 at 6:52 pm

    So excited about tonight! I love your recipes and am always chatting with my mum about you and Dozer like we’re long lost friends!! Sadly my copy of Dinner still looks pristine as I tend to cook from your website. Your cookbook is my food porn!! 😉 Can’t wait to get the next one. ♥️

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  10. Sally says

    June 7, 2024 at 6:50 pm

    Love your recipes & your first book , congratulations so much work putting that together. Hopefully the index in Tonight is professional, I have worked in professional editing & found Dinner Index not up to scratch, nothing to you but your publisher needs to do better for you on this aspect of your book.

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    • Lee Thompson says

      June 7, 2024 at 8:24 pm

      Love the cookbook, totally agree about index – very frustrating

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  11. Rachael Calleja says

    June 7, 2024 at 6:42 pm

    Hi there
    Will the new book be available at Kmart?

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  12. SaraB says

    June 7, 2024 at 6:39 pm

    Wow! Congratulations, I’m excited to get my copy! And I’m AMAZED you managed to keep it a secret…. You must have been bursting!{ 🤣🤣

    Well done, this was fast!

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    • SaraB says

      June 7, 2024 at 6:44 pm

      Ordered!

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  13. Yvonne Smith says

    June 7, 2024 at 6:35 pm

    Congratulations Nagi! Have just pre ordered my copy. Your recipes are my go to whenever I have no idea what to cook for dinner. Your first book already has that well worn look that beloved recipe books obtain from overwork!
    Hugs to Dozer. He’s a star 🌟 🤩 ✨️ 😍

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  14. Elizabeth says

    June 7, 2024 at 6:34 pm

    WOW congratulations , very excited about receiving your new cookbook. Yes I have Pre-ordered. So happy Dozer is now back working full time, good times

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  15. Mag says

    June 7, 2024 at 6:29 pm

    I have already ordered your book and am so excited to buy it. The wait will be excruciating but worth it in the long run. Keep up with the photos and stories with your darling Dozer. Awaiting many more tails!

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  16. Barbara says

    June 7, 2024 at 6:29 pm

    Awesome! And congratulations! There’s not a week goes by that I don’t cook one of your recipes. Sometimes it’s even 2or 3 times in a week. Can’t wait for this next one…

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    • Kel says

      June 7, 2024 at 6:55 pm

      Respectfully… shut up and take my money!!!

      Reply
  17. Donna says

    June 7, 2024 at 6:28 pm

    Oh Nagi, Recipe tin team and Dozer….I hate surprises but my goodness this surprise is the best ever! Thank you for all your hard work, dedication and amazing recipes. A big congrats on the new cookbook. Already preordered Tonight. If it’s any where as good as Dinner, I am extremely excited. Cheers to you all. Happy days!😊

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  18. Cathy Bovee says

    June 7, 2024 at 6:24 pm

    Made your lentil soup yesterday. Thanking Ina for the last squeeze! My husband had two bowls!!

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  19. Rakel says

    June 7, 2024 at 6:23 pm

    WOW, congratulation! I have already texted my partner at work telling him what to buy me for Christmas and that he has to pre-order it 🙂 Really excited, also a cook book holder/shelve for the kitchen where I can put both of your books, yay. Love the picture of Dozer with the glasses on LOL x

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  20. Amber says

    June 7, 2024 at 6:20 pm

    Great news that a new cookbook is being released. We’re hoping the recipe index is more user friendly.

    Reply
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